Comments on: The 100+ Year Old Decatur Skyline

By: Otis's Dad

Otis's Dad — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 01:58:41 +0000

Hard to see, but the horizon looks a lot more treeless than it is today. The architect of Emory’s first Druid Hills campus was inspired by the treeless pastures around, reminding him of Italy, hence the Mediterranean style buildings and spanish tile roofs throughout DH.

By: nelliebelle1197

nelliebelle1197 — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 14:30:12 +0000

My favorite thing at Agnes Scott is not there- Inman. That was my home for a long time and it’s so weird to think it wasn’t always there. Intellectually, I know it wasn’t but emotionally, I think it should have always been and forever be!

By: Decatur Metro

Decatur Metro — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 19:04:36 +0000

Yes, thanks Lee! I always enjoy these Sanborns.

If we ever do any “block-busting” of the big lots around the old “Bottom” neighborhoods, the City should consider using the old names from streets long gone – Cooper, Herring, etc.

By: Marianne

Marianne — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:26:58 +0000

The Sanborn Fire map linked by LeeOnCandler below (thanks!) confirms that it is the old Baptist Church between the Courthouse and the Presbyterian church, on the northwest corner of the Church Street / Trinity intersection.

By: LeeOnCandler

LeeOnCandler — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 18:13:12 +0000

Here’s a link to the Sanborn Fire Insurance map from 1911 if you’d like an idea of the buildings that were around when the photo was taken.

http://dlg.galileo.usg.edu/sanborn/CityCounty/Decatur1911/